Accepting North Korea's War Perspective for Peace? Unification Minister: "Cannot Overlook Anti-State Behavior"

Kim Young-ho, Minister of Unification, is delivering a greeting at a private organization meeting related to the establishment of "North Korean Defectors Day" held at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 29th.
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At a recent National Assembly forum, regarding the statement that "if peace can be achieved, North Korea's war perspective must also be accepted," Kim Young-ho, Minister of Unification, rebutted by saying, "Any sensible citizen would find this absolutely unacceptable."

Minister Kim made these remarks on the 31st at a screening of the North Korean human rights documentary "Beyond Utopia" held at a movie theater in Yongsan, Seoul, stating, "This is a ridiculous act that responds to North Korean propaganda and agitation and fully aligns with North Korea's intentions."

He added, "Under the guise of academic freedom, this is an anti-state behavior that damages the achievements and identity of our free Republic of Korea, and we make it clear that it cannot be tolerated," emphasizing, "Our people and government must unite to correctly recognize the reality of North Korea and overcome the North Korean regime's deceptive tactics, propaganda, and agitation."

He continued, "No matter what deceptive tactics North Korea employs, the Republic of Korea government reaffirms its position to pursue Korean Peninsula unification based on liberal democracy."

Earlier, according to political circles, at a forum hosted by independent lawmaker Yoon Mi-hyang on the 24th at the National Assembly Members' Office Building, claims such as "For peace, we must accept North Korea's war perspective," "North Korea's war is a just war perspective," and "We must align ourselves with North Korea's determination for unification by force" were reportedly raised.

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